K9 Memorials

Died 6/11/20 Handler – , Corporal Robert Rodriguez Memorial held for K-9 officer A final farewell was held this afternoon for a Donna Police K-9 who passed away. Canine Officer Honz served with the Donna Police Department for more than five years. Prior to that, Honz, was a military search and rescue canine in Afghanistan. Officer Honz’s handler, Corporal Robert …

Died 6/10/20 K9 Rao struck and killed by vehicle The South Carolina Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of one of their own, K9 Rao. K9 Rao was struck and killed by a vehicle on I-95 while his handler was assisting a motorist. K9 Rao had served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for nine years. K9 Rao was named …

Died 6/10/20 Handler – Deputy Scott Chambers Dragonn, a 14-year-old Belgian malinois, was a dual purpose K9. Dragonn, who worked with sheriff’s deputy Scott Chambers for six years and continued to live with Chambers and his family after retiring in 2016, was put to sleep on June 10. Rocko, who worked with and lived with Greeley officer Kevin Clarey after …

Died – 6/10/20 Handler – Sgt. Mike Mason Retired K9 that helped in aftermath of Boston Marathon bombing dies A retired Revere Police Department K9 that helped in the immediate aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing has died. K9 Walsh peacefully passed away Wednesday with his Handler, Sgt. Mike Mason and the officer’s wife, Katie, by his side. The dog …

Died – 6/9/20 Handler – Master Deputy Harold Howell K-9 Arec was the partner of Master Deputy Harold Howell. Here is MD Howell’s tribute to his friend and partner. “Today with a broken heart I am saddened to announce the untimely passing of retired LCSO full service K-9 AREC KD-4102. K9 Arec proudly served the citizens of Lake County from …

Died 6/8/20 Handler – Officer George Brunn Retired Hermosa Beach K-9 Keef dies Retired Hermosa Beach Police Department narcotics K-9, Keef, a black Labrador retriever, died June 8 after nearly three years of retirement. Keef, with handler Officer George Brunn, served eight years and was the first canine in the department’s Narcotics K-9 Unit when it was formed in 2009. …

Died – 6/8/20 Handler – Deputy Nybeck Steuben County K9 honored in End of Watch ceremony Corporal K9 Devin was honored at an End of Watch ceremony on Monday after more than six years serving in Steuben County. K9 Devin was named after Sergeant Devin Snyder, U.S. Army, was lost on June 4, 2011, by a roadside bomb in Laghman …

Died – 6/8/20 Handler – Senior Constable Justyn Mergard Sunshine Coast Police have been left saddened by the passing of former Police Dog DJ on June 8. PD DJ, whose flowing locks saw him affectionately known as “Wookie”, excelled in his training course to become a general-purpose police dog with the Sunshine Coast Dog Squad in December 2013 at nearly …

Handler – Officer R. Cleaver Longest serving K9 for Dayton police unexpectedly dies while on duty The Dayton Police Department announced the death of its longest serving K9, Phantom. We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Phantom,” the department said in a tweet. Phantom was on duty with his handler, Officer R. Cleaver, when he unexpectedly died. The 9-year-old …

Died – 6/3/20 Former Scottsville police K9 dies The Scottsville Police Department is mourning the loss of a former police dog. K9 Umo died Wednesday. Umo was the first police K9 the Scottsville Police Department ever had. After six years of service, Umo retired late last year due to medical conditions and spent the remainder of his life with his …